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Vector-borne disease in Europe
Colloquium on vector-borne disease in Europe, hosted by SCI bioresources group.
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Jun 19, 2009 from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Where | SCI International Headquarters, 14-15 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PS |
| Contact Name | SCI conference team |
| Contact Phone | +44(0)207 598 1566 |
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The emergence and re-emergence in the EU of vector-borne diseases, including the recent devastating epidemics of bluetongue, has led to an increased interest in both predicting future viral incursions and in exploring the underlying factors driving those that have already occurred.
This meeting will bring together entomologists, mathematical modellers and virologists from the forefront of risk assessment with policy makers who are at the front line of such outbreaks. It will also highlight those entomological and pathogen-based aspects of disease transmission that are driven by climate, which are of significant interest given current forecasts of climate change. In addition, specific case studies will be explored including both ongoing epidemics and those pathogens thought to be of immediate risk to the EU.
Synopsis
This meeting presents an overview of those vector-borne diseases which are currently considered to be of greatest threat to the EU. It will examine the use of mathematical modelling and satellite imagery to both assess the risk of incursion of viruses and to plan integrated control measures, both prior to and following detection.
To download the full programme for this event please click here.
Who should attend
The meeting will provide a condensed briefing for those involved in risk assessment decision making, and promote cross-discipline discussion across the fields of parasitology, virology and mathematical modelling. It will also be of particular interest to those with an interest in the future influence of climate change in public health and the planning of measures to minimise these impacts.
Price
SCI member (before 24 April): £90
Non-member (before 24 April): £119
SCI student/subsidised member (before 24 April): £24
SCI member (after 24 April): £109
Non-member (after 24 April): £143
SCI student/subsidised member (after 24 April): £29
NB: Fees include 5% web discount
